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Masters Champions Dinner menu picks from Raleigh
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Raleigh Country Club recently hosted The UNC Health Championship, a Korn Ferry Tour golf event. | Photo by RALtoday
NC recently ranked No. 5 on GolfDigest’s list of the best states for public golf, and while the Masters is held at a private club, we wanted to celebrate this timeless tournament which is right around the corner, April 11-14.

We tried on a green jacket and stepped into the shoes of a golf champion to share our local picks for the Masters Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club.

If you aren’t familiar with the dinner tradition, each year, the most recent champion to join the “Masters Club” is in charge of curating a menu for past winners to enjoy at the Champions Dinner.

Here is what City Editors Cat and Allie would pick locally for their all-star dinner spread... and champions don’t have a budget.

Left: grilled pork rib chop from Second Empire, right: Golden Bell from Dogwood Country Club.

Try the grilled pork rib chop from Second Empire (left) + Golden Bell from Dogwood Country Club (right).

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City Editor Cat

Signature drink: Golden Bell off of Dogwood Country Club’s Masters Menu
Appetizers: Dill pickle pimento cheese with ruffle cut fries from Wye Hill + Hummingbird’s smoked deviled eggs
Second course: Mixed green + goat cheese salad from Tazza Kitchen
Third course: Barbecue shrimp from St. Roch
Fourth course: Grilled Beeler Farms pork rib chop from Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
Dessert: Olive oil cake from Brodeto, now open in Raleigh Iron Works

Left: A green drink topped with a cucumber slice on a stick, right: Crispy pork belly with Jeow Som and Nam Khao/crispy coconut rice lettuce wrap with cured pork roll.

Try The Biggest Pickle from Gussie’s (left) and crispy coconut rice lettuce wrap from SAAP (right).

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City Editor Allie

Signature drink: The Biggest Pickle from Gussie’s
Appetizers: A trio of spreads from Taverna Agora
Second course: Crispy coconut rice lettuce wrap from SAAP
Third course: Ravoli alla autunno from Gravy
Fourth course: Spare ribs from Ajja
Dessert: Ice cream brulee from Andia’s

If you’re looking for local golf courses to get you in championship shape, check out our golf guide.

Which Raleigh favorites would make your ultimate dinner spread? Click the link below to create your own.
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Events
Friday, March 29
  • NC State Baseball vs. Notre Dame | Friday, March 29-Saturday, March 30 | Times vary | Doak Field at Dail Park, 1081 Varsity Dr., Raleigh | $10-$20 | Cheer on the Wolfpack facing off against the Fighting Irish.
  • Avenged Sevenfold: Life Is But A Dream... North American Tour | Friday, March 29 | 6:30 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $60-$270 | Rock out to songs by this heavy metal band.
  • Vespa Love Date Night | Friday, March 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Wine and Design, 510 W. Martin St., third floor, Raleigh | $80 | Tickets cover the cost of two painters for this romantic date night where you will complete your very own masterpiece.
Saturday, March 30
  • Easter Bunny Visits Videri | Saturday, March 30 | 3-4 p.m. | Videri Chocolate Factory, 327 W. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Hop on over to this chocolate factory to capture a moment with the Easter Bunny and purchase sweet treats.
  • Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo | Saturday, March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $30-$75 | Enjoy watching bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, and barrel racing during this buck wild event.
Sunday, March 31
  • Little Acorns Lunch Art | Sunday, March 31 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Bring the kids to make art with community studio A Great Good Space and recreate favorite lunch foods with materials like felt, construction paper, and tape.
  • A Night In the Stars Candlelight Concert | Sunday, March 31 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh | $20-$45 | Enjoy live music while surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight under the stars.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Get ready to move, Raleigh. Wellness clothing brand FP Movement, owned by Free People, is coming soon to Village District — we’ll keep you updated when we learn more.
Civic
  • City of Raleigh offices will be closed today, March 29 in observance of Good Friday. GoRaleigh, trash + recycling, and the Yard Waste Center will operate on a normal schedule; the Yard Waste Center will be closed tomorrow, March 30.
Active
  • This Saturday, March 30, start your morning with a 45-minute yoga flow at Transfer Co. Food Hall. Tickets are $18 and include an after class mimosa.
Watch
  • If you aren’t sure where to watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament, The Rialto is opening its doors — for free — a little before 7 p.m. today with the big screen tuned in. Plus, you can stick around to watch “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at midnight.
Kids
  • Teens ages 14-16 have until this Sunday, March 31 to apply to the Counselor in Training course through the City of Raleigh. This program prepares teens to become counselors at one of Raleigh Parks’ youth summer camps and is from June 17 to 21.
Plan Ahead
  • Strut like you mean it over to Smoky Hollow for Raleigh Fashion Fest’s spring show on Thursday, May 16. Watch models and pets walk down the runway to show off spring trends from local boutiques, listen to live music, shop from vendors, and much more. Get tickets.
Giveaway
  • It’s the final countdown. We’re accepting entries to a $500 cash prize giveaway through this Sunday, March 31. All you have to do is subscribe to CLTtoday and refer a few friends while you’re there. Two winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 2.
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Tucker Street Diner is slated to open this fall and is led by the owners behind Shiny Diner. | Photo by RALtoday
Happy Friday — were back again to see how much you remember from this week’s news, including 6AM City teams on deck for an MLB team, three newly announced retailers including Tucker Street Diner, the total solar eclipse, and more.

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